Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was launched 3 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 scores vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-870 and the NX300M.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and NX300M.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-870 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.